CU Interfraternity Council Recruitment

CUIFC chapters recruit new members during both the fall and spring semesters. Fall is the primary time for recruitment, with chapters following a structured process. Recruitment in the spring is still structured but informal. Chapters may participate in 365 recruitment by recruiting and extending bids for membership at any time outside of the fall recruitment cycle. 

IFC recruitment registration

 

Fall Recruitment

Fall is the primary recruitment period. Specific dates are shared over the summer, and before the start of the fall semester. Potential new members will need to sign up via a registration form and pay a recruitment fee.  

After a recruitment kickoff event, open house rounds will occur during the first two weeks. Any potential new member can attend any chapter's events. Some chapter events might overlap with each other, but most chapters have multiple events throughout the open house period. After the open house period, each chapter has a designated night and time for the invite-only round. Chapters will send out invites to select potential new members to attend these events. After invite-only rounds conclude for the whole community, bids can be extended. CUIFC welcomes new members with a Bid Day celebration. 

Fall recruitment dates will be announced later this spring!

 

Spring Recruitment

In the spring, potential new members complete the ICS Registration form to participate in recruitment events. The process is like what potential new members experience during the fall semester, with a Bid Day celebration to welcome new members. 
 
After the recruitment kickoff event, open house rounds will occur over a two-week period. Any potential new member can attend any chapter's events. Some chapter events might overlap with each other, but most chapters have multiple events throughout the open house period.
 
After the open house period, each chapter has a designated night and time for the invite-only round. Chapters will send out invites to select potential new members to attend these events. After invite-only rounds conclude for the whole community, bids can be extended. CUIFC welcomes new members with a Bid Day celebration. 
 
Spring 2026 Recruitment Schedule  
 
  • Jan. 5: Recruitment Registration Opens
  • Jan. 19-30: Open House Events
  • Jan. 30-Feb. 6: Invitation Only Events
  • Feb. 8: Bid Day Celebration

Spring Recruitment Kickoff Event
Jan. 13, 2026 | 7 p.m. | UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom

For more information on recruitment, contact cuifc.recruitment@colorado.edu.

What to Expect

Learn about recruitment events, finances and other details about CUIFC recruitment. 

Tips and FAQs

Review tips and frequently asked questions on participating in CUIFC recruitment.